White Cross Bay

The most idyllic and scenic holiday location in the heart of the Lake District. White Cross Bay boasts our best choice of facilities and sits directly on the shores of Lake Windermere. We offer one of the most idyllic and scenic locations in the very heart of the Lake District. The panorama of the lake, surrounding fells and countryside is simply breathtaking. Our Park facilities are unrivalled and whatever your preferred leisure pastimes, at White Cross Bay, there is enough choice to provide a full and relaxing holiday without even venturing off the park. The main features include a fabulous indoor heated swimming pool with adjoining sauna and gym. We also have the 'Flying Boat' restaurant and bar. For your outdoor entertainment the park offers a children’s play and picnic area and charming woodland surrounds. Our restaurant, lounge bar and fast food takeaway, have a full range of drinks and meals to cater for your every taste. Sailing and water sports enthusiasts can enjoy one of the finest marinas in the area at White Cross Bay and offers one of the best boat launching facilities on Lake Windermere.

Site type

157

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Luxury Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

White Cross Bay

Ambleside Road

Windermere

Cumbria

England

LA23 1LF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.3928°N
-2.9302°W

Route directions

For holidays from the North & South Leave the M6 at junction 36, then at roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A590 (signposted Kendal, Barrow). Continue forward onto the A591 (signposted Windermere) At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A591 (signposted Windermere) Continue forward on the A591 through Stavely and Ings before entering Windermere At mini-roundabout continue forward (signposted Ambleside) Follow A591 for a couple of miles and White Cross Bay is on the left.

Nearest transport

Coach

2.2 km Tourist Information Centre

2.3 km Rail Station

4.7 km Kelsick Road opposite Library

Rail

2.3 km Windermere Rail Station

7.5 km Staveley Rail Station

11.4 km Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station

Ferry

1.4 km Brockhole Ferry Landing

3.3 km Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal

3.6 km Ambleside Waterhead Ferry Landing

Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Enjoy a fantastic family holiday at White Cross Bay in the English Lake District... Whatever your age, whether you want to enjoy the many family holiday attractions that the Lake District has to offer or if you prefer to relax at our White Cross Bay Lake District holiday parks, join us and get away from it all. Within the Lake District National Park, South Lakeland has something to offer Lake District holiday visitors at all times of the year, in all holiday seasons. Autumn and Winter provide snow capped fells, spectacular scenery and numerous possibilities for the outdoor pursuits lover. Whilst during the Spring and Summer holiday months the area blossoms fully into life with many country fairs, attractions, events and shows.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Haverigg	32.5 km	Sea	Poor	N/A	N/A	N/A
Silecroft	33.5 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Morecambe North	35.3 km	Estuary	Good	N/A	Good	Good
Morecambe South	35.8 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	Good	Good
Seascale	36.2 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 1.3 km

The World of Beatrix Potter 3.3 km

Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 3.4 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 5 km

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 5.2 km

National Trust

Windermere and Troutbeck 1.1 km

Townend 2.1 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 5 km

Hill Top 5.2 km

Grasmere and Great Langdale 7.8 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

BROCKHOLE 1.1 km

Troutbeck Church - Townend - Wansfell Pike - Troutbeck 3 km

Troutbeck Church to Ing Bridge 3.1 km

Troutbeck Church - Dubbs Reservoir Circular 3.1 km

Bowness - Winster Valley 3.4 km

Local events

Kendal Calling (Thursday, 31 July 2025 – Thursday, 31 July 2025)
Penrith, England 27.3 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

Does White Cross Bay have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
Is White Cross Bay dog friendly? Yes View all features
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